Michelle Russell Mykytka 

Real Testimonials from my Clients!

"After 30 years of an unhealthy relationship with food, Chef Michelle helped me lose 75 pounds in 10 months through her meal planning services!  It was so easy to have every single meal of every single day planned out for me so I knew exactly what to do.  She came up with great plans that kept me full throughout the day and were super delicious even though we were cutting my calories.  She tracked EVERYTHING  for me so I didn't have to.  After losing the weight, my doctor took me off my high blood pressure meds and CPAP therapy.  I have never felt better and couldn't have done it without Chef Michelle!"
Paul - Flagler Beach, FL

"I wanted a meal planner to help with one major aspect of both losing weight and finding a lifestyle cuisine I could live with because I'm a foodie! Michelle's helped lighten the ongoing drudgery of figuring out what to shop for, what to buy, and how to prepare it according to my preferences for time management and complexity both during the week, evenings, and more relaxed weekends, and she kept the calories. And, I could even drink wine as it was part of the Mediterranean lifestyle I adopted. When I went out for a business meal or any restaurant with friends/family, I could ask Michelle to give me suggestions for what to order to stay within the theme of my lifestyle, and she would look it up and text me back. I found that pretty useful all around to help make better decisions without feeling too restricted.
And, my lifestyle still allowed me to try new twists and whole new recipes from around the world -- even from supermodels! Michelle also insured I got plenty of variety in my weekly meals and snacks but also listening to my feedback (favorite, thumbs up, meh, or bad/didn't like it, never do that again), requests and fitting in new and old favorites. And, she even threw in brunch-style cocktails and elixirs you might find at restaurants like First Watch.
Just focusing on my lifestyle and food, I lost 70 pounds with Michelle, and expanded my culinary skills and knowledge of food too. With Michelle's help, I learned and practiced how I could still enjoy eating healthy without sacrificing flavor."
Jim - Lombard, IL

"This has been the easiest way to lose weight. I did the whole counting macros and found it to be exhausting. Michelle literally takes the thinking out of cooking.  I don't have to create a shopping list or figure out what to eat.  The hardest thing about this plan is at times I have to decide which restaurant I want to go to. She has been helpful and motivating when I slip up and we make a plan to get back on track. She is very accommodating. I have been able to go to the beach and Vegas and still lose weight. I call that a win. I might not be able to stop this plan even when I hit my goal because of how easy this makes my life. Sorry Michelle you are stuck with me for a long time."
Stacy - Indianapolis, IN

"I sought out Chef Michelle for her custom nutrition services because I need to have a surgery but I was not approved because my blood pressure was too high to safely go under anesthesia. Michelle put me on a low glycemic diet, we got my blood pressure and weight down and I’m happy to say that I have now been approved for my surgery. I am a busy career driven person who simply does not have to time to meal plan and count calories so this has been perfect for me. Highly recommend."
Veronica - Lisle, IL

"I contacted Michelle to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle and to lose weight. Both happened through Michelle’s customized meal plans, which also took into account aversions to certain foods and other self-imposed dietary restrictions. The meals are delicious and filling. Another service that I especially enjoyed is Michelle’s willingness to look at restaurant menus to offer suggestions to keep you on track when going out for dinner or even when going on vacation. Top-notch service all around."
Shelby - Indianapolis, IN

"I decided that to be healthier, I needed to lose 20 pounds. I found Michelle and decided to give it a try. I lost 23 pounds in about 3 months. Her recipes are delicious and the portions are plenty. The meal plan with all 3 meals a day and a snack are so convenient that it’s a no brainer. The grocery list in order by department turns a nightmare into and easy task. I have always had difficulty grocery shopping in the past. I can’t state how satisfying it has been being her client and would recommend her planning to anyone interested in weight loss and / or a healthier lifestyle."
Reid - Lisle, IL